Walter Zimmermann (b.1949) is a German composer associated with the Cologne School. He studied with Werner Heider and Mauricio Kagel, and computer music at Colgate University in New York. His works are infused by a personal adaptation of minimal technique.

One of his best known and iconic works is the group of pieces known as Lokale Musik, these frequently begin with melodic material derived from his native Franconian folk songs, which are rearranged and transformed in novel ways.

Lokale Musik was originally released as a 3-LP set by Theater am Turm Edition in 1982. Mode’s release reissues the complete original set, remastered from the analogue master tapes, on two CDs. It also includes a third CD of more recently recorded supplemental material and performances, issued for the first time.

Contains a 60-page book with the original liner notes by Walter Zimmermann, plus a new essay by Zimmermann and a text by Christopher Fox along with many photos and illustrations. Packaged in a deluxe slipcase.